He waved his hand dismissively, saying with a look of disgust, "I don't want to be with that shrew! Her temper is just too awful!"
Xiao Feng sighed and said helplessly, "Yuwei and I are a couple. If I get close to Zhuang Wuxia, Yuwei will definitely be jealous."
As he spoke, he gave Zhao Yuwei a tender look.
Zhao Yuwei understood and immediately chimed in, "Yes, Jing Shen. This task is perfect for you."
She blinked and gave a meaningful smile.
Caught between the two, Jing Shen had no choice but to surrender: "Alright, alright, I'll go."
The three of them quietly slipped out of the room and mingled into the crowd as they headed towards the arena.
As soon as they arrived at the edge of the arena, they saw a slick-haired man catch Zhuang Wuxia's embroidered ball and proudly showing it off to those around him.
Upon seeing this, Jing Shen rushed forward without saying a word.
He kicked the man away and deftly caught the embroidered ball flying through the air. The entire audience erupted in an uproar.
Jing Shen, holding up the embroidered ball, looked up at Zhuang Wuxia on the high platform and shouted, "I caught it!"
Zhuang Wuxia was stunned by this sudden turn of events and stood frozen in place.
She squinted, carefully examining Jing Shen below the stage, a puzzled expression on her face: "Why does he look so familiar?"
Zhuang Wuxia stood on the high platform, her eyes sharp as a hawk's as she scrutinized Jing Shen.
She frowned slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
That unfamiliar yet strangely familiar face stirred a strange feeling within her.
Zhuang Wuxia gently bit her lower lip, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes.
"Hey, you brat!" Zhuang Wuxia suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of authority: "Why do I feel like we've met somewhere before?"
Jing Shen's heart tightened, but he maintained a calm and composed smile on his face.
He secretly rejoiced that he had made thorough preparations before coming; his disguise was truly ingenious.
The makeup was meticulous, the facial features were adjusted just right, and even the eyes and temperament were carefully designed.
At this moment, he was completely different from the image he had presented to Zhuang Wuxia.
Jing Shen thought to himself, "If this crazy woman knew I was the same guy from before, she'd tear me to pieces!"
Thinking of Zhuang Wuxia's violent and ruthless personality, he couldn't help but shudder, which strengthened his resolve to conceal his identity.
“Miss Zhuang is too kind.” Jing Shen bowed and spoke in a gentle and polite voice: “I have come here because of your reputation, to participate in the embroidered ball marriage contest of Bijian Manor. As for why you look familiar, I suppose it is because I resemble a certain master.”
As he said this, the corners of his eyes slightly turned up, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Upon hearing these words, Zhuang Wuxia's brows relaxed slightly, but a hint of suspicion remained in her eyes.
She paused for a moment, seemingly weighing the credibility of the claim.
Ultimately, she seemed to decide to stop dwelling on the issue.
"Fine." Zhuang Wuxia waved her hand, her tone carrying a hint of domineering: "Your looks are not bad. Since you've accepted my embroidered ball today, you're considered to have married into my Bijian Manor."
She put her hands on her hips, looked down at Jing Shen, and smiled confidently: "From now on, you'll have to follow my lead. Don't worry, as long as you're obedient, I'll definitely treat you well."
As she said this, a dangerous glint flashed in Zhuang Wuxia's eyes, as if warning Jing Shen not to have any ulterior motives.
Jing Shen was inwardly groaning, wishing he could bang his head against the wall on the spot.
"My God, what kind of outrageous words are these?" he lamented inwardly. "Marrying into the wife's family? A wife following her husband's lead? Does this crazy woman have some kind of misunderstanding about relationships between men and women?"
He suppressed the urge to roll his eyes, but maintained a gentle smile on his face.
"If it weren't for investigating the secrets of Bijian Manor, I would never have come here to suffer like this!"
Jing Shen gritted his teeth inwardly: "Unfortunately, the die is cast now, and we have no choice but to continue acting."
“Miss Zhuang, I am deeply honored.” Jing Shen bowed respectfully, his voice gentle and polite, but a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes: “May I ask if you would allow me to make a small request?”
Zhuang Wuxia raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of arrogance: "Speak, what is your request?"
Jing Shen smiled slightly and pointed to two figures in the crowd: "These two are my brothers. Since I have the honor of marrying into Bijian Manor, I wonder if Miss Zhuang could grant them the privilege of staying at the manor for a few days? It would be good for them to experience the grandeur of Bijian Manor."
Following the direction Jing Shen pointed, two handsome young men stood in the crowd.
One of them was dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face and a scholarly air about him.
The other was dressed in white, graceful and elegant, with a touch of ethereal beauty in every gesture.
These two people were Zhao Yuwei and Xiao Feng in disguise.
Zhuang Wuxia's gaze swept over the two of them, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She pondered for a moment, then suddenly revealed a meaningful smile: "Very well, since they are your brothers, let them stay."
After saying that, Zhuang Wuxia suddenly turned around and soared into the air like a hawk, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
All that remained was a faint whisper: "I hope you won't let me down."
The surrounding crowd immediately erupted in excitement.
Some were amazed by Zhuang Wuxia's lightness skill, while many more cast envious and jealous glances at Jing Shen.
"What kind of incredible luck did this kid have?"
"Tsk tsk, to be chosen by Miss Zhuang, he's truly a chosen one!"
"If I could marry into the Jade Sword Manor, I'd be laughing in my sleep."
The murmurs rose and fell, but Jing Shen ignored them, only giving Zhao Yuwei and Xiao Feng a wink.
The three of them tacitly understood that the real test was yet to come.
Before long, several servants from Bijian Manor came over and respectfully said to Jing Shen and the other two, "Please follow us, distinguished guests. We have prepared a bathing and changing room for you in the side hall. You will be able to see the Manor Master and his wife shortly."
Jing Shen nodded slightly, a polite smile on his face: "Thank you all for your trouble."
Zhao Yuwei and Xiao Feng also wore gentle smiles, following behind Jing Shen. The three of them appeared calm, but their eyes flashed with vigilance.
As the servants of Bijian Manor passed through the courtyard and turned into the corridor, the three of them finally arrived at an elegant side hall.
Upon entering, one sees a simple and elegant interior, with clean water and towels on the table, and several brand-new robes in the corner.
"Please rest here for a while, take a bath and change your clothes. If you need anything, please feel free to call us." The servant said respectfully before leaving.
Only after the door closed did the three of them relax slightly.
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